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Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you reverse type 2 diabetes? | Type 2 diabetes is not curable, but the glucose levels of some people can return to normal or prediabetes levels in what is called complete and partial remission. People are able to accomplish this mainly by losing weight. Sometimes, the beta cells, which make insulin, stop working, in a condition known as glucose toxi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Is type 2 diabetes an autoimmune disease? | There is a type of diabetes that develops in adulthood called latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA). In people with LADA, the pancreas stops making insulin, similar to type 1 diabetes but at a slower rate. In LADA, an autoimmune response damages pancreatic cells and causes them to stop working. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What role does diet play in the management of type 2 diabetes? | Diet plays a tremendous role in managing your diabetes. A healthy diet can help manage your blood sugar levels as well as lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure. It's important to know what carbohydrates may be "good" or "bad" for your diabetes. You should greatly reduce unhealthy refined carbohydrates and foods h... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How does exercise impact type 2 diabetes management? | As with a healthy diet, exercise is important in managing your diabetes. Exercise is key in losing and managing weight and lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Studies have found that exercise can lower A1c levels by nearly 1%, even in people who lost no weight, regardless of the type of exercise. Other findings: w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms? | Thesymptoms oftype 2 diabetescan be so mild that you don't notice them. About 9 million people have it and don't know it. Symptoms include:
• Being very thirsty
• Peeing a lot
• Blurry vision
• Tingling or numbness in your hands or feet
• Fatigue/feeling worn out
• Wounds that don't heal
• Yeast infections that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Diabetes? | There are three main types of diabetes:
Type 2 diabetes
About 90%-95% of all people with diabetes have this type. With type 2, your pancreas makes someinsulin— the hormone that helps your cells turn glucose (a type of sugar) from the food you eat into energy. In some people, your cells don't respond to this hormone a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Type 2 Diabetes Risk Factors? | Certain things make it more likely that you’ll get type 2 diabetes. The more of these factors apply to you, the higher your chances of getting it. It's good to be aware of what can cause type 2 diabetes, such as:
• Age: 45 or older
• Family: A parent, sister, or brother with diabetes
• Ethnicity: African American, A... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis and Tests? | Your doctor can test your blood for signs of type 2 diabetes. Usually, they’ll test you on 2 different days to confirm the diagnosis. But if yourblood glucoseis very high or you have many symptoms, one test may be all you need. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Stages of Type 2 Diabetes? | Researchers have defined four stages of type 2 diabetes:
Insulin resistance
In this stage, your body usually makes enough insulin to keep blood sugar levels in the normal range. But if your cells "resist" the insulin (don't use it correctly), your body will make more insulin to help the glucose get into them. Insulin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Type 2 Diabetes Treatment? | Managing type 2 diabetes includes a mix of lifestyle changes and medication. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Type 2 Diabetes Health Disparities? | Some populations are more likely to get type 2 diabetes. Latino (12%), Black (12%), and Asian (10%) people have higher rates of diabetes than white people (7%). American Indians get it at about twice the rate as white people (14.5%). Members of racial and ethnic minority groups with type 2 are also likely to have worse... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Type 2 Diabetes Complications? | Over time, high blood sugar can damage and cause problems with your:
Heart and blood vessels.If you have high blood sugar, you’re up to twice as likely to get heart disease or have a stroke, and at a younger age compared to those with normal sugar. You’re also at high risk of blocked blood vessels (atherosclerosis) an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Living With Type 2 Diabetes? | Managing diabetes is complicated. You'll need to adopt healthy lifestyle habits, check your blood sugar regularly, and keep up with doctor visits and treatments. But your efforts can have a big impact on your health and your quality of life.
Type 2 diabetes diet
Adietitiancan help you create a personalized meal plan ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Type 2 Diabetes Prognosis? | The long-term outlook for people with type 2 varies depending on how effectively they manage the condition. At age 50, the average life expectancy (LE) for those with type 2 is 6 years shorter than those without the condition. But proper care and treatment can help you improve those odds. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Type 2 Diabetes Prevention? | Adopting a healthy lifestyle can help you lower yourrisk of diabetes:
• Lose weight. Dropping just 7%-10% of your weight can cut your risk of type 2 diabetes in half.
• Get active. About 30 minutes of brisk walking a day will cut your risk by almost a third.
• Eat right. Avoid highly processed carbs, sugary drinks, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes, Type 2 Takeaways? | Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that requires lifelong management. Weight loss, a healthy lifestyle, and medications, if needed, can help you keep it under control. All can help you live a longer, healthier life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Type 2 Diabetes FAQs? | Can you reverse type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is not curable, but the glucose levels of some people can return to normal or prediabetes levels in what is called complete and partial remission. People are able to accomplish this mainly by losing weight. Sometimes, the beta cells, which make insulin, stop working, in... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Type 2 Diabetes? | You've probably hearddiabetesand highblood sugarmentioned together. Here's what happens. Yourdigestive systembreaks down carbohydrates into a type of sugar called glucose. Yourpancreascreates a hormone, known asinsulin, that moves glucose from yourbloodinto your cells, where it’s used for fuel. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diabetes, Type 2 in Children: How Is It Treated? | The first step is to get your child to the doctor. They can tell if they're overweight based on their age,weight, and height. They’ll test their blood sugar to see if they have diabetes orprediabetes. If they do have diabetes, it may take a few extra steps to find out if it's type 1 or type 2. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diabetes, Type 2 in Children: Can You Prevent It? | The same steps used totreat type 2 diabetesin children can also prevent it. Reduce calories, processed starchy foods, unhealthy fats, and sweets in your child's diet. Make sure they get physical activity each day. Studies show that exercise has a dramatic effect on reducing insulin resistance. These are two important w... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes, Type 2 in Children Steps You Can Take? | To keep your child’s eating on track and blood sugar controlled:
• Work with a dietitian to create a meal plan: Three meals a day and a few scheduled snacks in between. Keepportion sizessensible.
• Have about the same amount of carbs at each meal to help prevent blood sugar spikes after eating. Carbs affect blood sug... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes, Type 2 in Children Get Your Child Involved? | One of the best things you can do for your child is to have them take part in managing their condition. The more they do, the more confident they’ll be.
Use your best judgment for what you think your child can handle. Even as they take on more responsibilities, keep an eye on things and give support when needed.
At a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes, Type 2 in Children Tips to Keep Your Child Safe? | Follow these tips to help keep your child safe and healthy at home and at school:
• Make sure that your child wears a medical ID bracelet or necklace at all times. This is especially important when they're not with you.
• Give the school a detailed written plan for how to manage your child’s condition, including how ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes, Type 2 in Children Special Concerns? | Children -- especially teens -- may have a tough time making changes to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes. Here are some ways you can help:
• Talk with your child honestly about health and weight. Be supportive. Encourage them to speak up about their concerns.
• Don't separate your child for special treatment. Your e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diabetes: Warning Signs: How does type 2 diabetes affect your life? | If you're diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you'll need to make certain lifestyle changes to control your symptoms. Your doctor can help you figure out the best diet and exercise routines for you. You may need to begin monitoring your glucose (blood sugar) with an at-home glucose meter each day, especially if you're taki... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diabetes: Warning Signs: What three drinks should diabetics avoid? | Soda, sweet tea, and sports drinks contain lots of added sugar that canspike your glucose levels. Instead, consider opting for water to keep your blood sugar in check. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Early Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes? | Type 2 diabetesis a disease in which your body doesn’t make enough of a hormone called insulin or doesn’t use insulin the way it should. Insulin helps carry glucose (also called sugar) to your cells. So, when there’s a problem with insulin, glucose builds up in your blood. You’ve probably heard this called high blood s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes: Warning Signs Complications of Type 2 Diabetes? | It’s important to get your blood sugar under control to avoid these serious conditions:
Hypoglycemia.If your blood sugar falls below 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), it can lead to accidents, coma, and death.
Hyperglycemia.Blood sugar that goes above 180-200 mg/dL can give you heart, nerve, kidney, and vision pro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Early Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes in Children? | Type 2 was once called adult-onset diabetes because it was rare in children and teens. But it has become more common since the mid-1990s, in large part because more young people are overweight or obese, a risk factor for the disease.
Also, children face a higher risk of type 2 diabetes if they don’t get enough exercis... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Early Signs and Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults? | Your risk of type 2 diabetes goes up as you age because your body can become resistant toinsulinand your pancreas might not work as well as it used to.
People aged 65 and older are more likely to face diabetes complications, especially heart attacks, eye problems, loss of a leg (amputation), and kidney disease. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes: Warning Signs When to Call Your Doctor? | Let them know if you have any of the common symptoms of type 2 diabetes or if you have questions about type 2 diabetes. It's important to get tested and start treatment early to prevent serious complications. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes: Warning Signs Takeaways? | There are many early signs of type 2 diabetes, including being more thirsty than normal, peeing more often, fatigue, and headaches. If you're experiencing new symptoms, talk with your health care provider, even if they seem minor. Many people with the condition don't know they have it. Most people can control their typ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetes: Warning Signs Type 2 Diabetes FAQs? | How does type 2 diabetes affect your life?
If you're diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, you'll need to make certain lifestyle changes to control your symptoms. Your doctor can help you figure out the best diet and exercise routines for you. You may need to begin monitoring your glucose (blood sugar) with an at-home gluco... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diabetic Eye Disease: Can Diabetes Affect Your Eyes? | Yes. You should plan to make regulareyedoctor visits when you havediabetes. Highblood sugarcan lead to problems like blurryvision,cataracts,glaucoma, and retinopathy. In fact,diabetesis the primary cause of blindness in adults ages 20 to 74. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Eye Disease Blurry Vision? | Don't buy new glasses as soon as you notice that things look blurry. It could just be a small problem caused by highblood sugar. Your lens could swell, which changes your ability to see.
To correct it, you need to get yourblood sugarback into the target range (70-130 milligrams per deciliter, or mg/dL, before meals, a... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Eye Disease Cataracts? | The natural internal lens of your eye allows youreyeto see and focus on an image, just like a camera. When that lens gets cloudy, like a dirty or smudged window, that means a cataracthas formed. Anyone can getthem, but people withdiabetestend to get them earlier, and they get worse faster. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Eye Disease Glaucoma? | People with diabetes are more likely to have glaucoma, which can come in several forms or types.
Pressure builds up inside your eye when fluid can’t drain like it should. This can damage nerves andbloodvessels, and cause changes in vision.
Medicationscan treat open-angleglaucoma, the most common form. They lower eye ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Retinopathy? | The retina is a group of cells on the back of your eye that take in light. They turn it into images that the optic nerve sends to yourbrain.
Damage to smallbloodvessels in your retina causesdiabetic retinopathy. It's related to highblood sugar levels. If you don’t find and treat it early, you could go blind. The longe... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Eye Disease The Need for Eye Exams? | A full yearly checkup can help find problems early, when they're easier to treat. That could save your vision.
If you mightget pregnantin the near future, get aneye examto avoid possible problems. Keep them up while you’repregnant, too. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Eye Disease When to Call the Doctor? | These symptoms can signal an emergency:
• Black spots in your vision
• Flashes of light
• "Holes" in your vision
• Blurred vision | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Do I Have It? | Diabetic ketoacidosis, also known as DKA, is a serious complication of diabetes that happens when your body doesn't have enough of a hormone called insulin, which usually creates energy by letting blood sugar into your cells. Instead, your body starts to break down fat for energy, causing ketones to develop in your blo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)? | Diabetic ketoacidosis, also known as DKA, is a serious complication of diabetes that happens when your body doesn't have enough of a hormone called insulin, which usually creates energy by letting blood sugar into your cells. Instead, your body starts to break down fat for energy, causing ketones to develop in your blo... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | How long does it take to recover from diabetic ketoacidosis? | Diabetic ketoacidosis can be treated and you can get better from it, especially if you get medical help right away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What happens when a diabetic goes into ketoacidosis? | Diabetic ketoacidosis can be treated and you can get better from it, especially if you get medical help right away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Ketoacidosis Symptoms? | Diabetic ketoacidosis symptoms can appear quickly and may even be your first warning sign that you have diabetes.The first signs of DKA can include:
• Urge to pee a lot more than usual
• High ketones amount
• Strong thirst
• Severe headache
• Dehydration
• High blood sugar levels(more than 250 mg/dL)
If you don’... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Ketoacidosis Causes? | Diabetic ketoacidosis usually happens because your body doesn't have enough insulin. Your cells can't use the sugar in your blood for energy, so they use fat for fuel instead. Burning fat makes acids called ketones. If the process goes on for a while, they could build up in your blood. Having too many ketones can chang... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) DKA Risk Factors? | Anyone who has diabetes can get diabetic ketoacidosis. Some people find out that they have diabetes only after they get DKA. However, certain things make you more likely than other people with diabetes to get DKA. These risk factors include:
• Type of diabetes.People with type 1 diabetes are more likely to get DKA, an... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Ketoacidosis Diagnosis? | Your doctor will figure out if you have DKA by doing aphysical examand asking you about your symptoms, experiences, and medical history. They’ll check your blood sugar, ketones in your pee and/or blood, and your blood pH and bicarbonate levels.
Your doctor might also do tests to diagnose DKA or check how it’s affectin... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Ketoacidosis Treatment? | If you have any symptoms of DKA, you should call your doctor or go to the emergency room right away. This is especially important if you have certain risk factors.
If diabetic ketoacidosis is untreated, you could pass out, go into a coma, and possibly die. You should go to the hospital to treat diabetic ketoacidosis. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Ketoacidosis Complications? | DKA complications are possible if you don’t have emergency treatments such as electrolyte replacement and insulin. They include:
• Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia
• Low potassium or hypokalemia
• Brain swelling (cerebral edema) if your blood sugar levels are adjusted too quickly
• Loss of consciousness
• Death | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Takeaways? | Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes that can be life-threatening. With DKA, your body doesn’t have enough insulin to process sugar, so it starts burning fats instead. This creates ketones that can build up and begin to poison your system if you don’t get medical help in time. You can preve... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Ketoacidosis FAQs? | • How long does it take to recover from diabetic ketoacidosis?The goal of diabetic ketoacidosis treatment is to get your blood back into balance and lower your blood sugar. That way, your body won’t make ketones anymore. This usually takes about 24 hours, but it might take longer if your DKA was severe or didn’t get tr... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)? | When you havediabetes, you have a lot to manage. Highblood sugarcan lead to other conditions, likeeye problems. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema Causes of DME? | High blood sugar weakens thebloodvessels in youreyes. That can make them leak or grow out of control in your retina, the light-sensitive area at the back of youreye. This is calleddiabetic retinopathy.
When fluid seeps into your retina, it can cause diabetic macular edema. The leaking makes your retina swell, which ha... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema Symptoms of DME? | DME doesn’t always cause symptoms.
But you may:
• Have images directly in front of you appear blurry or wavy
• See colors that seem “washed out”
If this happens to you, see your doctor right away. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema Getting a DME Diagnosis? | Before any testing, your doctor may ask you questions such as:
• Have you noticed changes in your vision? If so, what kind?
• Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? If so, when?
• Does anyone in your family have it?
• How have your blood sugar and A1c levels been lately?
• Do you havehigh blood pressureorhigh chol... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema Questions for Your Doctor? | You may want to ask your doctor some questions to learn more about DME. These might include:
• What is causing my symptoms?
• Will I lose my sight?
• Am I at risk for other eye diseases?
• Do you have experience treating DME?
• What type of treatment do you recommend for me?
• What can I expect from it?
• What e... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema Treatment for DME? | To treat DME, your doctor may use drugs that are injected into your eyes tohelp stabilize the new blood vessels and stop leaking. They alsoslow the growth of new blood vessels.The drugs they will use are Anti-VEGF medications.
VEGF and Ang-2 are proteins that can lead to vision loss in people with DME. They cause the ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema Taking Care of Yourself? | There’s a lot you can do to help prevent your condition from getting worse.
First, manage your diabetes by controlling your blood sugar,blood pressure, andcholesterol. Diet changes, keeping ahealthy weight, and gettingexercisecan help you manage these problems. Talk with your doctor about the best plan for you. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema Caring for Your Emotional and Mental Health? | DME can affect more than your eyes. Some people who have it also have heightened anxiety, depression, or other forms of distress that impact well-being. Unmanaged emotional or mental health issues can make it harder to seek care or stick with treatment.
To care for your overall well-being with DME, you can:
Take time... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema What to Expect with DME? | Treatment can help protect your vision. It can greatly decrease your chance of losing your vision.
Stay on top of your diabetes, and stick with your treatment plan. You'll have the best chance of maintaining your sight and staying independent. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema How Your DME Might Change Over Time? | Long-term high blood sugar damages protective cells inside your blood vessels and weakens your vessel walls. When this happens in your eye, fluid can leak into your retina, causing swelling in your macula. Fragile new blood vessels may grow to replace the old ones. Over time, this process can result in a spectrum of vi... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema Tips for Living With DME? | With good blood sugar control and medical treatment for DME, you may be able to get most or all of your vision back. But no matter what happens with your eyes, there are steps you can take to live well with diabetic macular edema.
Try these tips:
Look into low vision rehabilitation.A low vision specialist can go over... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Macular Edema Get Support for DME? | For more information about the eye conditions related to diabetes, go to the web site of theAmerican Diabetes Association. They have links that can help you get the support you need. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Diabetic Neuropathy? | Diabetescan harm your nerves. That damage, calledneuropathy, may be painful. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Peripheral Neuropathy? | This type usually affects the feet and legs. Rare cases affect the arms, abdomen, and back.
Symptoms include:
• Tingling
• Numbness (which may become permanent)
• Burning (especially in the evening)
• Pain
Early symptoms usually get better when your blood sugar is under control. There aremedicationsto help manage... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Autonomic Neuropathy? | This type usually affects the digestive system, especially the stomach. It can also affect the blood vessels, urinary system, and sex organs.
In yourdigestive system:
Symptoms include:
• Bloating
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Feeling full after small meals
What you should do:You ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Proximal Neuropathy? | This type causes pain (usually on one side) in the thighs, hips, or buttocks. It can also lead to weakness in the legs.
Most people with this condition need treatment, such as medication and physical therapy, for their weakness or pain. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Focal Neuropathy? | This type can appear suddenly and affect specific nerves, most often in the head, torso, or leg. It causes muscle weakness or pain.
Symptoms include:
• Double vision
• Eye pain
• Paralysis on one side of the face (Bell's palsy)
• Severe pain in a certain area, such as the lower back or leg(s)
• Chest or belly pai... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Neuropathy Other Diabetes Nerve Damage? | People with diabetes can also get other nerve-related conditions, such as nerve compressions (entrapment syndromes).
Carpal tunnel syndromeis a very common type of entrapment syndrome. It causes numbness and tingling of in the hand and sometimes muscle weakness or pain.
If you think you may have any type of nerve pro... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? | Diabetic retinopathyis aneyecondition that causes changes to thebloodvessels in the part of youreyecalled the retina. That's the lining at the back of your eye that changes light into images. The blood vessels can swell, leak fluid, or bleed, which often leads tovisionchanges or blindness. It usually affects botheyes. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? | Diabetic retinopathyis aneyecondition that causes changes to thebloodvessels in the part of youreyecalled the retina. That's the lining at the back of your eye that changes light into images. The blood vessels can swell, leak fluid, or bleed, which often leads tovisionchanges or blindness. It usually affects botheyes. ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can diabetic retinopathy be reversed? | Diabetic retinopathy can't be reversed, but treatment can prevent it from progressing and prevent your vision from worsening. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Can you live a normal life with diabetic retinopathy? | Yes, you can live a normal life with diabetic retinopathy as long as you take your prescribed medicines regularly and keep your blood sugar levels, as well as other underlying conditions like high blood pressure, under control. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is the first sign of diabetic retinopathy? | You’ll have no signs at all in the beginning. But later on you might notice vision problems like difficulty reading from time to time. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What worsens diabetic retinopathy? | Having untreated or poorly managed diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease, and obesity can worsen diabetic retinopathy. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Types of Diabetic Retinopathy? | The early stage of diabetic retinopathy causes nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. In this stage, tiny blood vessels in the retina leak fluid or blood, and your retina may also swell.
Your retina’s blood vessels can become blocked, preventing blood from reaching your macula, the part of your retina that helps you s... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Hypertensive Retinopathy vs. Diabetic Retinopathy? | Hypertensive retinopathy may cause symptoms that could be mistaken for diabetic retinopathy. It happens when long-term high blood pressure damages the retina. When the pressure in your retina blood vessels is high, they can stay tightened for too long. This tightening can cause your blood vessels to become stiff and th... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Retinopathy Symptoms? | You might not have any signs of diabetic retinopathy until it becomes serious. When you do have symptoms, you might notice:
• Loss of central vision, which is used when you read or drive
• Not being able to see colors
• Blurry vision
• Holes or black spots in your vision
• Floaters, or small spots in your vision c... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Retinopathy Causes? | If your blood glucose level (blood sugar) is too high for too long, it blocks off the small blood vessels that keep your retina healthy. Youreyewill try to grow new blood vessels, but they won’t develop correctly. The blood vessels start to weaken. They can leak blood and fluid into your retina. This can cause another ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Factors? | If you have any form of diabetes -- type 1, type 2, or gestational -- you can get diabetic retinopathy. Your chance goes up the longer you have diabetes. Almost half of Americans diagnosed with diabetes have some stage of diabetic retinopathy. And only about half of them know they have this disease.
Other things that ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Retinopathy Stages? | Diabetic retinopathy tends to go through these four stages:
1. Mild nonproliferative retinopathy.In the disease’s earliest stage, tiny blood vessels in your retina change. Small areas swell. These are called microaneurysms. Fluid can leak out of them and into your retina.
2. Moderate nonproliferative retinopathy.As y... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis? | Your eye doctor can usually tell if you have diabetic retinopathy during your eye exam. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Retinopathy Complications? | Diabetic retinopathy causes changes in your eyes that, if left untreated, can cause other serious eye problems.
Diabetic macular edema.Diabetic macular edema (DME) is a serious complication of diabetic retinopathy. A healthy macula gives you sharp vision straight in front of you. This is what you need to drive, read, ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Retinopathy Prevention? | Work with your doctor to keep your blood sugar andblood pressureat good levels. This will slow down diabetic retinopathy and maybe even stop it from happening.
Here are more tips to prevent diabetic retinopathy:
• Make sure you see an eye doctor at least once a year for a completeeye exam.
• If you have diabetes and... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Retinopathy Takeaways? | Diabetic retinopathy is an eye problem that happens when high blood sugar levels cause damage to existing blood vessels in your eyes and cause new abnormal ones to form. These changes may cause no or mild symptoms in the early stages, but later on, you’ll start having symptoms like eye floaters and vision problems. Go ... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Diabetic Retinopathy FAQs? | Can diabetic retinopathy be reversed?
Diabetic retinopathy can't be reversed, but treatment can prevent it from progressing and prevent your vision from worsening.
Can you live a normal life with diabetic retinopathy?
Yes, you can live a normal life with diabetic retinopathy as long as you take your prescribed medic... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diabetic Sick-Day Guidelines: How Do I Manage My Blood Sugar When I’m Sick? | When you have diabetes, sick days often mean more than a runny nose and sneezing. An illness like a cold, the flu, or any condition that makes you throw up or gives youdiarrheacan also boost your blood sugar. So can an infection. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Diabetic Sick-Day Guidelines: What Should I Eat? | Eat or drink 30 to 50 grams of carbohydrates every 3 to 4 hours. That will keep your body nourished, stop it from making ketones, and prevent your blood sugar from dropping too low. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dialysis, Deciding About: When Do I Need Dialysis? | Dialysis is a treatment that takes over your kidney functions if those organs stop doing their job. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dialysis, Deciding About: What Is Dialysis? | Dialysis is a treatment that takes over your kidney functions if those organs stop doing their job. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dialysis, Deciding About: Who Needs Dialysis? | If your kidney disease becomes very severe and crosses a point where there's not enough function to maintain your body, you may need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Injuries or health conditions likelupus, high blood pressure, or diabetes can lead tokidney disease. You can also develop kidney disease for no known reas... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dialysis, Deciding About: What If I Want to Stop Dialysis? | This treatment should maintain or improve your quality of life. But you can choose not to have it or stop at any time. If you do, make sure to talk to your doctor about other treatments that can help you. Changes in your diet or lifestyle may improve your quality of life. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dialysis, Deciding About kidneys? | Your kidneys are part of your urinary system. They're two bean-shaped organs just below your rib cage, on each side of your spine. They remove waste and fluid from your body, level out your blood pressure, and keep your bones strong. They also ensure that you have the right amount of minerals, like potassium and sodium... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What is Dialysis, Deciding About the life expectancy on dialysis? | The average life expectancy on dialysis is 5-10 years. But some people on dialysis live 20 or 30 years. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dialysis, Deciding About: How serious is having to be on dialysis? | Dialysis is very serious. The longer you're on dialysis, the more likely you are to have side effects. Some of those can be deadly. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | Dialysis, Deciding About: start working again after dialysis? | Rarely. A small percentage of people on dialysis may recover healthy kidney function, even after a long time on dialysis. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dialysis, Deciding About Types of Dialysis? | There are two main types of dialysis:
Hemodialysis:Your blood is put through a filter outside your body, cleaned, and then returned to you. This is done either at a dialysis facility or at home.
Potential risks of this type of dialysis include infection, poor blood flow, blockage from scar tissue, blood clots,anemia,... | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dialysis, Deciding About Hemodialysis? | In hemodialysis, a machine removes blood from your body. It then filters your blood through a dialyzer (artificial kidney) and returns the cleaned blood to your body. This procedure lasts 3-5 hours. You get it in a hospital or a dialysis center three times a week. | local_scraped |
Please answer the question as a medical doctor. | What are Dialysis, Deciding About Peritoneal? | In peritoneal dialysis (PD), tiny blood vessels in your abdominal lining (peritoneum) filter your blood with the help of a dialysis solution. This solution (a type of cleansing liquid) contains water, salt, and other additives.
PD takes place at home. You may prefer it over hemodialysis because you don't have to make ... | local_scraped |
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